Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Naval Aviation Has a Place for You
Artifact IDMO 2005.13.24.23
Object Type
Poster
Maker
U.S. Navy Recruiting Bureau
(American, founded 1862)
Issuing Body
U.S. Navy
(American, founded 1775)
Date1941
Mediumpaper, ink
Dimensionsoverall H 14 in x W 17 in (35.6 cm x 43.2 cm )
Physical DescriptionA red, white, and blue poster promoting U.S. Navy aviation enlistment. The poster features five blue-tone photographic images related to naval aviation. At the center of the poster is a circular image of the "Aircraft Carrier Lexington At Anchor" topped by the U.S. military aircraft insignia and flanked by four additional aviation-related photographic images with captions that read (clockwise from left): Aviation Mechanic's Routine Checkup.; Metalsmith's Class Receiving Instruction. / "Fledglings" Lend An Ear To A Senior Pilot.; and Carrier's "Pigeons" Warming Up for Take Off. Below the center image is red and white text that reads: Naval Aviation / has a place for YOU…/ ★Pilots ★Machinist's Mates / ★Radiomen ★Metalsmiths / ★Ordnancemen / Learn the right-way ~ the Navy-way.
Issued by the U.S. Navy Recruiting Bureau, poster no. NRB—31164—12-23-41—15M. The number "#432" is in the lower right corner.
Additional DetailsIssued by the U.S. Navy Recruiting Bureau, poster no. NRB—31164—12-23-41—15M. The number "#432" is in the lower right corner.
Custodial History NoteDonated to the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum by the Adriance Memorial Library.
Credit LineGift of the Adriance Memorial Library
National Archives Catalog CollectionFranklin D. Roosevelt Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 735948)
National Archives Catalog SeriesOriginal Posters from World War I and World War II (National Archives Identifier 739394)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedCopyrightReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.In Collection(s)
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